After meeting on the IRC's leadership course, Halyna and Masoma have developed a wonderful friendship where they continue to support one another to integrate in the UK. They are now hoping to expand their support to other refugees in London and around the world.

  The International Rescue Committee spoke with writer, Lena who's in Kyiv, Ukraine for International Women's Day. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - of which the IRC is a member - has launched an urgent appeal to respond to the rising humanitarian needs.

The war in Syria took a tremendous psychological toll on Samaher and her family. Here's a look at how an IRC women's centre in Jordan helped Samaher, her daughter and mother find comfort and hope.

Single mum Zahra had to leave her dream job when she left Afghanistan. Now living in the UK, she hopes to become a journalist again and use her voice to speak for women's rights across the world.